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We’re thrilled to share that Polar Analytics has raised $18M in Series A funding to continue empowering retailers with data-driven growth tools. With over 3,715 merchants supported, we plan to scale our team, enhance product capabilities, and simplify first-party data collection for brands.

Turn Black Friday from stressful to successful by learning how strategic preparation and data-driven decisions can transform your BFCM sales into your biggest win. Dive into our step-by-step guide that covers merchandising, pricing strategies, inventory management, and more to dominate this year’s holiday rush

Discover the top 16 AI tools for ecommerce that can boost sales, improve customer service, and streamline operations. From analytics for data-driven insights to automating support, this guide highlights must-have tools for 2025. Plus, download the free AI readiness assessment and checklist to kickstart your AI transformation today.

Explore how targeted abandonment emails can turn missed sales into loyal customers. This blog reveals eight proven tactics, from free shipping offers to creating urgency, backed by examples from top ecommerce brands. Plus, grab a free ebook packed with actionable insights and email sequences to optimize your campaigns.

Discover how enrichment strategies and transitioning from third-party to first-party data solutions—like a server-side pixel, conversion enhancers, and email enrichment—can help brands overcome the limitations of tightening privacy regulations. Learn which tools can bridge these data gaps and enhance your own marketing efforts.

This guide is your ticket to understanding the key Attribution Models and leveraging them to make more sense of what exactly drives your shoppers to buy.

Looking at different ecommerce metrics is like gazing into the night sky: there are so many data points you can (and should) track that the information available feels...infinite. Connecting and integrating data across different channels and platforms can be a full-time job, and as a result, teams are constantly playing catch-up with all of the numbers and data points they’re tracking across spreadsheets and dashboards. Enter an ecommerce dashboard. 

Discover how Polar Analytics was born to support the rise of independent consumer brands. From marketplace dependency to the need for data-driven insights, this post delves into the challenges faced by DTC brands. Polar Analytics emerges as the solution, offering a full-stack business intelligence platform tailored to their needs. Join the journey to empower DTC brands and shape the future of e-commerce.

Unleash the power of AI with Ask Polar! Dive into a world where complex eCommerce data is effortlessly transformed into user-friendly reports, making data analysis a breeze. Explore a future where data insights are universally accessible, enabling growth and efficiency for your brand.

In this blog post, we delve into the evolution of eCommerce data infrastructure and the challenges and costs associated with building an in-house data stack. Discover the benefits of adopting an all-in-one platform, such as cost efficiency, faster implementation, seamless integration, scalability, expert support, and the ability to focus on core competencies, while considering the factors that influence this decision.

New York, NY: Polar Analytics, the all-in-one business intelligence platform for modern eCommerce brands, announced today that it has raised $9M in a Series A funding round led by Point Nine, a leading global B2B SaaS investor.

In an evolving eCommerce landscape, the escalating Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) have become a significant hurdle for brands, forcing them to adapt and refine their marketing strategies to scale and grow efficiently.

While you’re likely already using abandonment email flows, there’s a catch. And it’s likely costing you at least 20% in abandonment revenue … 

In the fast-paced world of commerce, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands have revolutionized the game by forging direct connections with customers. But to reach new heights, expanding beyond DTC is essential. This blog post delves into the strategies and benefits of venturing into retail and online marketplaces like Amazon. It highlights successful examples, provides insights on selling on Amazon, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring performance with tools like Polar Analytics.

You’ve probably noticed the acronym LTV (which stands for lifetime value of a customer) comes up frequently within the ecommerce space. There’s a reason for that. A study conducted on top-performing businesses found that on average, the LTV of those top businesses was five times higher than other companies.These companies are clearly onto something by focusing on driving up their LTV. But...how? And why?